Chamber Chat: Dec. 9

Spotlight has plans to branch out

Corning Furniture & Gifts (formerly known as Tri-Counties Furniture) is the Corning Chamber of Commerce's business spotlight for the week. Jodie Hughes, owner and operator has moved her furniture business from 1102 South St. to 1223 Solano St. where the former M&M Motors Parts store was located.

Jodie wanted to be in the new location in time for Hometown Christmas, held Nov. 21 and she made it. The store is now open from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday through Tuesday. The phone number is 824-2204.

The store has household furnishings that comparatively average around twenty-five percent less for the majority of items. Most items are made in Northern California and one company does custom sofa sets. Her mattresses are handmade in Sacramento.

The store has 8,000 square feet, so Jodie plans to utilize the space by adding a sandwich shop and also a feed store in the back area in the next month or two. The feed store will be geared toward 4-H members, where they will be able to get discounted prices on feed.

Jodie is married with three children, who are 4-, 6- and 8-years old. She enjoys riding her horse when she can find time, and they also have 20 pigs that they are raising for sale.

Mixer to name holiday tree lane winner

The Annual Christmas Mixer is 5:30 - 7:30 Thursday and it will be hosted by PremierWest Bank, 1201 Solano St. Bank Manager, Kyle Lauderdale invites you to join them for this festive annual event with hors d'oeuvres, drinks and a good time. The winner of Christmas Tree Lane will be announced that evening.

Enter the lighted house contest/tour

Have you decorated your house or yard? Would you like to enter the Lighted House contest? The houses will be judged Dec. 14 and Dec.18 is the TRAX Lighted House Bus Tour. Buses will leave from the Transportation Center at 7 p.m. This is a free tour but you must make reservations by calling 527-0597 by Dec. 16. Stop by the chamber office for an entry form. We can mail, email or fax you one.

Musical hosted by local churches

The Christmas musical, "Comfort and Joy" will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at New Life Assembly, with several other churches participating. Everyone is welcome. You will want to come early for a seat.

Shopping benefits high school store

Are you looking for some nice Christmas gifts? You might want to try Corning High School's "R" Farm House at 3840 Marguerite Ave. for some unique gift items. Right now they have teacups for $3 and, of course, many other items to choose from, plus you will benefit the school at the same time. They are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays.

Information submitted by Valanne Cardenas, manager of the Corning Chamber of Commerce. Contact her at 824-5550 or corningchamber@sbcglobal.net.